VoCATS Course Blueprint

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1 VoCATS Course Blueprint Agricultural Education Special thanks to the following educators and business people who developed this blueprint Claire Bruno, Pinecrest High School 6843 Horticulture II Turfgrass Management Fred Clarida, Harnett Central High School Public Schools of North Carolina State Board of Education Department of Public Instruction Curriculum and School Reform Services Division of Instructional Services Raleigh, North Carolina Summer 2003 Al Clarke, Red Springs High School Scottie Cook, Alexander Central High School Kevin Franklin, Enka High School Lonnie Johnson, T.C. Roberson High School Al Jones, Richlands High School Ted Manzer, Northeastern High School Dan McGougan, West Brunswick High School Terry Nance, Cape Fear High School Doug Prevette, North Iredell High School Julian Smith, Chatham Central High School Doug Vernon, Northwest Cabarrus High School Business and Industry Reviewers: Dr. Arthur Bruneau, Professor of Crop Science at North Carolina State University Mr. Richard Harrington, owner of Sunshine Gardens Exteriors, Greenville, NC Mr. Eugene Maples, Executive Director, Turf Grass Council of North Carolina, Southern Pines, NC Mr. Gary Smithwick, owner of Turner Greenhouses, Goldsboro, NC This blueprint has been reviewed by business and industry representatives for technical content and appropriateness for the industry. Contact Benjie Forrest, North Carolina State University, Vernon James Research and Extension Center at ext. 30 for more information or Summer Turfgrass Management-page

2 VoCATS Course Blueprint A course blueprint is a document laying out the framework of the curriculum for a given course. Shown on the blueprint are the units of instruction, the core competencies in each unit, and the specific objectives for each competency. The blueprint illustrates the recommended sequence of units and competencies and the cognitive and performance weight of the objective within the course. The blueprint should be used by teachers to plan the course of work for the year, prepare daily lesson plans, construct instructionally valid interim assessments. Statewide assessments are aligned directly with the course blueprint. For additional information about this blueprint, contact program area staff. For additional information about the VoCATS Competency Achievement Tracking System, contact program area staff or VoCATS, Career-Technical Education, Division of Instructional Services, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 6358 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina , 99/ , rwelware@dpi.state.nc.us. Interpretation of Columns on VoCATS Course Blueprints No. Heading Column Information Comp # and Obj. # Comp=Competency number (three digits); Obj.=Objective number (unique course identifier plus competency number and two-digit objective number). 2 Unit Titles/Competency and Objective Statements Statements of unit titles, competencies per unit, and specific objectives per competency. Each competency statement or specific objective begins with an action verb and makes a complete sentence when combined with the stem The learner will be able to (The stem appears once in Column 2). Outcome behavior in each competency/objective statement is denoted by the verb plus its object. 3 Time Hrs. Space for teachers to calculate time to be spent on each objective based on the course blueprint, their individual school schedule and analysis of students previous knowledge on the topic. Shows the relative importance of each objective, competency, and unit. Weight is broken down into two components: cognitive and performance. Add the 4&5 cognitive and performance weights shown for an objective in columns 4 and 5 to determine its total course weight. Course weight is used to help determine the Cognitive percentage of total class time that is spent on each objective. The breakdown in columns 4 and 5 indicates the relative amount of class time that should be devoted to cognitive and performance activities as part of instruction and/or assessment. Performance Classification of outcome behavior in competency and objective statements. (C=Cognitive ; P=Performance). 6 7 Shows links to other academic areas. skills codes: A=Arts; E=English Language Arts; CD=Career Development; CS=Information/Computer Skills; H=Healthful Living; M=Math; SC=Science; SS=Social Studies. 8 Designation of the competencies and objectives as or lemental. Competencies and objectives designated must be included in the Annual Planning Calendar and are assessed on the statewide assessments. Career-Technical Education conducts all activities and procedures without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, gender, or disability. The responsibility to adhere to safety standards and best professional practices is the duty of the practitioners, teachers, students, and/or others who apply the contents of this document. Summer Turfgrass Management-page 2

3 AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION COURSE BLUEPRINT FOR TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT: (Recommended hours of instruction: 35-80) Comp# 00% 75% 25% Total A. LEADERSHIP 6% 3% Examine leadership organizations as related to the % C3P C turfgrass industry 00.0 Access opportunities for leadership development in C2 C turfgrass industry organizations Examine the significance and meaning of ceremonies and traditions in agricultural organizations. % C3P C Demonstrate the process used in conducting business meetings in turfgrass management organizations Explain the role of parliamentary law in the conduction of business Demonstrate parliamentary abilities that would be used in a business meeting. % C3P C/SS C3 C/SS % C3P C/SS Apply appropriate techniques in public speaking. % C3P C Identify the parts of a speech. C C Deliver a speech. % C3P C Identify the various components of the techniques C C involved in agricultural sales Demonstrate sales techniques with a 7 minute sales presentation on turfgrass products or services. C3P C Summer Turfgrass Management-page

4 B RECORD KEEPING 4% Examine the Supervised Agricultural % C3P C Experience Component of the turfgrass management class Identify the component parts of the Supervised C C Agricultural Experience Record used in the Turfgrass Management class Correctly record entries in the SAE record. % C3P M/C Examine financial record-keeping systems used in the turfgrass industry Define the terminology used in the financial recordkeeping systems, such as asset, liability, inventory, etc Correctly record entries in a financial record system. C FUNDAMENTALS OF TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT Examine the principles of plant science as related to Turfgrass Management Examine the structure and function of the vegetative and reproductive parts of a plant, including a typical turfgrass plant Investigate the major factors such as light, moisture, temperature, and elements affecting plants, including turfgrass Examine the principles of pest management as related to Turfgrass Management Analyze information found on chemical pesticide labels Compare Pest Management (IPM) and Best Turfgrass Management (BTM) % C3P M/C C M/C % C3P M/C 8% 5% C3 SC 3% C3 SC C3 SC 3% C3 SC C3 SC/H % C3 SC/H Summer Turfgrass Management-page 2

5 D ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AFFECTING TURF- % GRASS MANAGEMENT Explore the relationship of Turfgrass 5% C3 SC Management on Wildlife management practices Identify features of three different kinds of ecosystems. C SC Compare warm-blooded and cold-blooded % C3 SC animals Examine the implementation of a habitat improvement plan. C2 SC Explore the relationship of turfgrass 3% C2 SC management on water management practices Describe the four parts of a stream system. C SC Explain the Best Management Practices (BMP) to avoid polluting groundwater and streams. % C2 SC/H Explore the relationship of turfgrass 3% C2 SC/H management on waste management practices Explain the carbon cycle. C2 SC Explain the processes that occur in a properly constructed compost pile. % C2 SC/H E BASIC LANDSCAPE PRINCIPLES IMPORTANT TO TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT Examine the distinguishing characteristics of landscape plants. 0.0 Determine landscape plants using vegetative clues, location, and the dichotomous key Analyze plant propagation methods including seeds and cuttings Compare fertilization and pruning techniques used on landscape plants Interpret fertilizer information as described on a fertilizer bag Execute proper pruning techniques on selected landscape plants. 3% 4% 3% C3 SC C3 SC % C3 SC 4% C3P SC C3 SC/M C3P SC Summer Turfgrass Management-page 3

6 F LAWN CARE AND TURF PRODUCTION 4% Explore career opportunities in the lawn care C C and turf production industries Describe the scope and development of the % C C turfgrass industry Describe the career opportunities available in the lawn care industry. % C C Analyze basic turfgrass growth and development Analyze warm and cool season turfgrass in comparison with southern, northern, and transition lawns Analyze specific fertilizers used exclusively for golf courses and other sports fields. C3 SC C3 SC C3 SC Examine basic lawn care practices. 4% C3 SC 05.0 List the steps necessary for establishing or % C SC renovating a lawn Determine the benefits of mowing, fertilizing, watering and controlling soil compaction and thatch build-up in lawns. 3% C3 SC Examine weed, disease and insect control as it applies to lawn care and turf production Investigate lawn weeds and the proper methods of control Investigate lawn diseases and insects and their proper methods of control. 4% SC/H C3 SC/H C3 SC/H Examine Turf Production C SC 07.0 Describe the steps of normal sod production. % C SC Describe the scope, size, and main areas of % C SC turfgrass seed production Establish an area of turfgrass by using seeds, sod, plugs, and sprigs. C3P M Summer Turfgrass Management-page 4

7 G GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT 6% Explore career opportunities in the golf course 3% C3 C industry. Describe the scope and development of the golf C C 08.0 course industry Compare the career opportunities and skills needed in golf course management. % C3 C Examine basic golf course maintenance 6% C3 SC practices 09.0 Describe the various areas of a golf course, C SC including tees, fairways, putting greens, roughs, bunkers, and hazards Determine the practices and benefits of mowing, 4% C3 SC fertilizing, irrigating, cultivating, and regulating golf courses Cut a cuphole for flag placement. C3P M Examine golf course pests and their control. 7% C3 SC/H Investigate golf course diseases, weeds, and insect pests. 6% C3 SC/H List the advantages of Pest Management (IPM) in golf course management. % C SC/H H SPORTS TURF AND TURF IRRIGATION 6% 6% Explore career opportunities and management 6% C3P C practices in the sports turf industry Compare the career opportunities and skills C3 C needed in sports field management Explain the various types of sports fields and their C2 C features Describe the 5 major turfgrasses used for sports C C fields and their characteristics Layout and prepare various sports fields. C3P M Summer Turfgrass Management-page 5

8 Examine basic sports turf irrigation practices. 4% C3P SC Determine the layout of a sport turf site and the type of system and equipment needed to properly water it. C3P SC/M Analyze the electrical, plumbing, controller, and valve systems for an irrigation system used for the sports turf industry. C3P M I TURF EQUIPMENT AND MAINTENANCE 5% 7% Compare small gasoline and diesel engines 3% C3 M used for turf Identify the basic components of a small gasoline % C M engine used on turf Describe the differences between fuels and C- C lubricants used in turf diesel and gasoline engines Perform various maintenance procedures on small engines. C3P M Examine reel type and rotary mowers used on 5% C3P M turf Service various reel type and rotary mowers and 3% C3P M where they are used on the golf course Demonstrate the proper use of hand tools used to maintain mowers. C3P M Demonstrate the proper use of a weedeater. C3P M Use a boom sprayer properly. C3P M Identify the basic components of a boom sprayer. C C Calibrate a boom sprayer properly. C3P M Calibrate a hand sprayer properly. C3P M J HUMAN RESOURCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IN THE TURF INDUSTRY Examine the recruiting and people skills needed in the turf industry. 3% % % C3P C Summer Turfgrass Management-page 6

9 026.0 Write a job announcement for an opening on a golf % C3P C course Describe the techniques used to motivate a turf maintenance crew. % C C Examine the financial and interviewing skills needed in the turf industry Identify the major expenses in golf course management Write a resume for a turf industry career. % % C3P M C M C3P C Summer Turfgrass Management-page 7